Best Anthropology Schools Near Del City, OK (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Del City, Oklahoma has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $28,872 per year for indexed programs. Del City has a population of about 21,561. Median household income is $48,895 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Social Science Research Assistants at a median $72,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Del City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Del City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Del City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
Average net price (lower is better) 20%
Retention rate 15%
Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Del City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 77%

Graduation rate 75%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126

Avg net price $15,300/yr

Tuition

In‑state$9,797

Out‑of‑state$27,377

Contact

660 Parrington Oval Norman, OK 73019-3072
(405) 325-0311
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Key stats

Retention rate: 89%
Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDS College Scorecard

Graduation rate 72%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,408

Avg net price $15,000/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

800 South Tucker Drive Tulsa, OK 74104-3189
(918) 631-2000
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Key stats

Retention rate: 89%
Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDS College Scorecard

Anthropology Wages Near Del City

Del City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$71,740	OK statewide	$79,358
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	N/A	OK statewide	–
Archivists	$52,000	Oklahoma City, OK	$57,522
Curators	$60,560	Oklahoma City, OK	$66,991
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$48,050	Oklahoma City, OK	$53,153
Social Science Research Assistants	$72,710	Oklahoma City, OK	$80,431
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$63,160	Oklahoma City, OK	$69,867

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Del City at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	21,561	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$48,895	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	15.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	90.4 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Del City-Area Cities With Anthropology Programs

Midwest City, OK – 4.1 mi away (57,305 pop)
Oklahoma City, OK – 4.3 mi away (948,154 pop)
Moore, OK – 8.4 mi away (61,415 pop)
Edmond, OK – 15.3 mi away (91,191 pop)
Norman, OK – 15.8 mi away (114,444 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Del City, OK?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Del City. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (16.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Tulsa (96.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Del City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Del City are: Social Science Research Assistants ($72,710), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($71,740), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($63,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Midwest City instead of Del City?

Midwest City, OK is 4.1 miles from Del City and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Del City an affordable place to study anthropology?

Del City’s median household income of $48,895 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Del City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Del City

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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